What time zone does Anchorage use?
Anchorage, United States uses America/Anchorage. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC -09:00.
Time in Anchorage, United States
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
UTC -09:00 America/Anchorage
Timezone Overview
Anchorage uses the IANA time zone America/Anchorage and is currently on UTC -09:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Americas, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Anchorage lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT ANCHORAGE
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC -09:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Anchorage
- WORLD REGION
- Americas
SUN & DAYLIGHT — ANCHORAGE
- SUNRISE
- 08:38 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:52 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 10h 14m
- SOLAR NOON
- 01:45 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN UNITED STATES
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Veterans Day | |
| Thanksgiving Day | |
| Christmas Day |
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Does Anchorage observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.